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  • U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons, assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron, fly in formation next to a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker March 1, 2017, off the coast of Guam. Twenty-two flying units from U.S. Pacific Command, Japan Air Self-Defense Force and the Royal Australian Air Force are in Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, to participate in annual exercise, Cope North. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman John Linzmeier)

    AF Week in Photos

    This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
  • An Air Force F-15 Eagle and Navy F/A-18 Super Hornets fly in formation after a training sortie Feb. 16, 2017, over the Pacific Ocean. The joint training bolstered communications and interoperability between the two services, which both serve to enhance peace and security throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)

    AF Week in Photos

    This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
  • Capt. John Waters, an F-16 Viper Demonstration Team pilot, prepares to taxi during the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 12, 2017. The HFTC taught and trained military and civilian pilots on how to fly in a close formation with World War II, Vietnam, and current day fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Michael Cossaboom)

    AF Week in Photos

    This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
  • Col. David Brynteson, the 332nd Expeditionary Operations Group commander, checks the engines on an F-15E Strike Eagle, Jan. 27, 2016, in Southwest Asia. Brynteson was preparing to fly his last sortie in theater. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Eboni Reams)

    AF Week in Photos

    This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.

  • AF continues to work with DOD, OPM on cybersecurity incident

    The Air Force maintains its commitment to protect personal information from cyber threats by continuing efforts with the Defense Department and the Office of Personnel Management to assist those impacted by the recent cyber incident involving federal background investigation data.

  • AF firefighters qualify to train Central American counterparts

    Twelve members from the 612th Air Base Squadron Fire Emergency Services completed the Air Advisor Academy’s five-day academic mobile training team course Sept. 15-19, to become the first group to receive air advisor training qualified to provide partner nation firefighting training.

  • 67 plus years of airpower

    "We didn't become the world's greatest Air Force by accident," said Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody. "We got here through 67 years of American Airmen breaking new terrain and lifting us to a higher level. We should celebrate that innovation this year...

  • Look past 1947 for Air Force roots

    Maybe it's a genetic thing I share with them, but I agree that Air Force history predates Sept. 18, 1947, and think we should do a better job of recognizing that. The problem is, of course, what to use as a starting date for such remembrances?
  • Members of the 319th Logistics Readiness Squadron push and drive toward the finish line during the Summer Bash bed race Aug. 21, 2014, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D. Each team consisted of four pushers or pullers and one driver. The driver had to perform several tasks from one end of the lane in order to cross the finish line. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Xavier Navarro)

    Air Force Week in Photos

    This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
  • Senior Airman Brandon W. Motley watches for air support with night vision during evening operations Aug. 13, 2014, on the Grayling Air Gunnery Range during Operation Northern Strike in Grayling, Mich. Northern Strike was a three-week exercise led by the National Guard that demonstrated the combined power of joint and multinational air and ground forces. Motley is a tactical air control party specialist with the 169th Air Support Operations Squadron. TACPs were with the Air National Guard’s 169th ASOS from Peoria, Ill., and more than 5,000 other armed forces members from 12 states and two coalition nations participated in the combat training. (U.S. Air National Guard photo/Staff Sgt. Lealan Buehrer)

    Air Force Week in Photos

    This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.

  • DOD spells out closure contingency plan guidance

    DOD officials today issued guidance to the force in the event appropriations lapse Oct. 1 and a government shutdown results. Officials emphasize they still hope Congress can avoid that but say it is prudent to take such steps.The eight-page document gives basic guidance to commanders and directors on how to handle everything from personnel matters
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RT @AFGlobalStrike: Being a flying crew chief on a #B52H is no easy feat. While deployed in forward operating locations, chiefs use their t…
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#Airmen and @USArmy Soldiers are participating in the virtual 2021 Joint Forces Contracting Exercise. The goal is t… https://t.co/qscGsekWC4
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RT @AirNatlGuard: This week, 1000+ personnel from across the nation traveled to Wisconsin to participate in PATRIOT 21. Exercise PATRIOT jo…
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Check out this week of #airpower on display! Share your favorite and tell us why! Check out the rest of the Week i… https://t.co/CmpDDTMZ21
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RT @SecAFOfficial: “Today we celebrate freedom while reflecting on lessons from our Nation’s past & the actions still required. I am honore…
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RT @GenCQBrownJr: Today, we celebrate a defining moment in our country’s history: the emancipation of enslaved African Americans & a new fe…
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RT @GenCQBrownJr: As I reflect on this past year, I see that our #Airmen have been given an opportunity to have hard conversations & grow d…
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RT @AETCommand: The 56th Fighter Wing and 56th Maintenance Group @LukeAFB are accelerating change through the Lightning Technician Program.…
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Quick reminder for some OCP uniform mandatory items: ✅ Spice Brown U.S. flag patch ✅ DLA-issued green or Coyote B… https://t.co/CuOy5CS5hs
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RT @AFGlobalStrike: Keeping the #B52H flying takes a lot of work. Thankfully, our #Striker #maintainers are up to the challenge of keeping…
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The Hungarian #AirForce co-hosted European Partnership Flight 2021 with @HQUSAFEAFAF. Air Forces from across the E… https://t.co/lvI7RiGU8w
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#Airmen from the @grandslamwing converted commercial grade aircraft fuel into ready-to-use fuel for mil aircraft at… https://t.co/8OY4vBw7x9
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.@AirNatlGuard #Airmen from Hawaii and California completed a week-long series of search-and-rescue training, suppo… https://t.co/U03H6FjFF5
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Under Secretary of the Air Force nominee Gina Ortiz Jones testified before the #SASC June 16. If confirmed, she wil… https://t.co/YrQh8XtlJt
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The Final Environmental Assessment for the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent Test Program is now available. The GBSD… https://t.co/x8ZifTsHaA
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.@AETCommand’s “myLearning” system enters phase two, launching new features for #Airmen and #Guardians this summer… https://t.co/2Pcbnv68du
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RT @SecAFOfficial: Acting Secretary of the Air Force John Roth’s comments today while addressing the Senate Armed Services Committee. @USAi…
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The newest Air Force Podcast recently dropped. Listen to a small snippet of CMSAF Kaleth O. Wright talk with Staff Sgt. New about resiliency. Listen to the entire podcast on Youtube: https://go.usa.gov/xpnAD or Subscribe to The Air Force Podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/the-air-force-podcast/id1264107694?mt=2
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Our mantra, "Always ready!" It's the spirit we fly by! #B2Tuesday
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Need some motivation to get your week started off right? Listen as CMSAF Kaleth O. Wright weighs in...
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The U.S. Air Force Academy gives its cadets some unique opportunities. Ride along one of this opportunities.
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A United States Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refuels an F-22 Raptor over northern Iraq, Nov. 6, 2019. U.S. Central Command operations deter adversaries and demonstrate support for allies and partners in the region. (Video by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)
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Although the Silver Star is the third-highest military medal, it's not given often. Today, TSgt Cody Smith was the 49th Special Tactics Airman to receive this medal since Sept. 11th, 2001. Read more of TSgt Smith's amazing story: https://www.airforcespecialtactics.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2024815/special-tactics-airman-battled-through-injuries-awarded-silver-star/fbclid/IwAR2LZWwx1VHdTnQe39rIEBOuJS_0JvMQBBGt7I-E6zsxxn-Lx9387yu43Bc/ Cannon Air Force Base Air Force Special Operations Command United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)
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Tune in as our Air Force musicians along with other military musicians are awarded the National Medal of Arts.
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